Crime in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal: statistics, rates and trends
340 crimes were recorded in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal at a glance
- Crime trends in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal
- Types of crime in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal
- Farnham Common and Farnham Royal compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Farnham Common and Farnham Royal
- Streets with the most crime in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal
- What happened after crimes were reported in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal
- Population and deprivation in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal
- Questions about crime in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal
- About this data
340 crimes were recorded in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal in the 12 months to July 2026, 45.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 93 reports (27% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Farnham Common and Farnham Royal has the 1,224th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Farnham Common and Farnham Royal | Buckinghamshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 340 | 36,056 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.7 | 62.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 7,434 | 578,772 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal was highest in the year to July 2019 (793 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (340). Over the whole period it fell 52%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 340 | 45.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 384 | 51.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 467 | 62.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 425 | 57.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 664 | 89.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 595 | 80.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 587 | 79.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 793 | 106.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 702 | 94.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 32 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 28 |
| January 2026 | 44 |
| December 2025 | 22 |
| November 2025 | 21 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 24 |
| August 2025 | 33 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+46%) and vehicle crime (+19%).
The largest falls were in burglary (-33%) and violence and sexual offences (-33%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 93 | 12.5 | 0.37 | -33% |
| Vehicle crime | 43 | 5.8 | 1.17 | +19% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 5.0 | 0.73 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 4.7 | 0.57 | +46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 30 | 4.0 | 0.26 | -17% |
| Other theft | 26 | 3.5 | 0.55 | -13% |
| Public order | 24 | 3.2 | 0.49 | +4% |
| Burglary | 18 | 2.4 | 0.68 | -33% |
| Drugs | 15 | 2.0 | 0.62 | +114% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.9 | 0.89 | +75% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.4 | 0.42 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.16 | -80% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Farnham Common and Farnham Royal recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 27.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Farnham Common and Farnham Royal recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 12.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Farnham Common and Farnham Royal recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Farnham Common and Farnham Royal recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Farnham Common and Farnham Royal recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Farnham Common and Farnham Royal recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Farnham Common and Farnham Royal recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Farnham Common and Farnham Royal recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Farnham Common and Farnham Royal recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 114% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Farnham Common and Farnham Royal recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Farnham Common and Farnham Royal recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Farnham Common and Farnham Royal recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 80% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Farnham Common and Farnham Royal recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Farnham Common and Farnham Royal, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Farnham Common and Farnham Royal.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Farnham Common and Farnham Royal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoke Poges | 309 | 54.7 | +19% |
| Slough | 17,244 | 99.3 | +117% |
| Gerrards Cross | 375 | 50.6 | +11% |
| Beaconsfield | 979 | 68.1 | +49% |
| Iver Heath | 232 | 45.4 | -1% |
| Bourne End | 310 | 41.0 | -10% |
| Chalfont St Peter | 609 | 44.0 | -4% |
| Flackwell Heath and Wooburn Green | 757 | 58.1 | +27% |
1 areas within Farnham Common and Farnham Royal, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Farnhams & Stoke Poges had the highest rate (59.6 per 1,000) and Farnhams & Stoke Poges the lowest (59.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnhams & Stoke Poges | Neighbourhood | 16,580 | 988 | 59.6 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 32 |
| On or near Kingsway Mews | 31 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 15 |
| On or near Langton'S Meadow | 13 |
| On or near Fulmer Road | 12 |
| On or near Frensham Walk | 8 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 8 |
| On or near Kennedy Close | 8 |
| On or near Devonshire Close | 8 |
| On or near Cobblers Close | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 121 | 35.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 90 | 26.5% |
| Under investigation | 41 | 12.1% |
| Not recorded | 30 | 8.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 25 | 7.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 3.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% |
Farnham Common and Farnham Royal has an estimated population of 7,434. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Farnham Common and Farnham Royal |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.7% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Farnham Common and Farnham Royal a safe place to live?
Farnham Common and Farnham Royal recorded 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by vehicle crime (43).
Is crime in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal going up or down?
Recorded crime in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal was down 11% on the year before: 340 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 384 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Farnham Common and Farnham Royal?
Farnham Common and Farnham Royal is policed by Thames Valley. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Farnham Common and Farnham Royal. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.